Recipe

Bihari Tilauri Chutney Poha with Aloo Bhujia

A delightful morning comfort featuring flattened rice tossed with aromatic spices and crowned with crunchy, spiced sesame fritters. Paired with crispy potato nibbles for the ultimate regional breakfast experience.

35min Total Time
4 Servings
Bihari Cuisine
Recipe
1
Rinse the poha gently in a colander until soft but not mushy; drain completely and set aside.
2
Heat mustard oil in a pan until smoking point, then lower the heat slightly.
3
Fry the tilauri fritters until golden brown and crisp; remove and crush them lightly.
4
In the remaining oil, splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
5
Add chopped onions and green chilies, sautéing until the onions turn translucent.
6
Stir in the turmeric powder and salt, then add the drained poha.
7
Toss gently on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until thoroughly heated through.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and the crushed tilauri.
9
Serve hot topped generously with crunchy aloo bhujia.
Ingredients
2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
1/2 cup tilauri (traditional Bihari sesame-rice fritters)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
10-12 fresh curry leaves
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup ready-made aloo bhujia for serving
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